Housekeeping Aide

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in hospitals, clinics, and houses following routine or established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, walls, floors, and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs, and similar equipment.
• Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
• Strip, wash, and make beds following correct discharge procedures.
• Collect soiled linen and transport to appropriate storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays; arrange furniture in an orderly manner.
• Collect trash and infectious waste and dispose of it properly.
• Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous related items.
• Clean mirrors, ledges, vents, light fixtures, fire extinguishers, cabinets, baseboards, bathroom fixtures, and corners.
• Vacuum carpets and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets.
• Refinish tile floors.
• Steam clean beds, stretchers, gurneys, and other rolling-stock equipment as assigned.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions as observed.
• Return unused supplies to utility rooms at the end of shift; leave soiled linen and trash in designated areas and clean cart and equipment.
• Follow established infection control protocols, including universal precautions and isolation cleaning procedures.
• Identify safety issues and report them to the immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.
• Must be able to understand oral and written communication.
• Able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, and twist repetitively.
• Able to lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and push carts weighing up to 350 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial or medical housekeeping experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Evening (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM).
• Workdays: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Pay

$23.15 - $28.21 per hour.

Work Setting

Onsite at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon.